Anti-Corruption Baraza in Ongoro, Agai Town Council, Maracha District.

Minister Balaam Intervenes in Jinja District Leadership Disputes to Improve Service Delivery

Anti-Corruption Baraza in Ongoro, Agai Town Council, Maracha District.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya officially onboarding district leaders during the Gulu workshop

Group photo of district leaders, Ministry officials, UNCDF representatives and partners at the conclusion of the workshop

Mr. Stephen Koma, Commissioner District Inspection, signing the commitment board on behalf of the government.

The LoCAL Facility Coordinator, Eng. Paul Kasule speaking during the workshop

Technical officers participating in training sessions and group discussions

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The Anti-Corruption Baraza has kicked off in Masindi today.

Anthony Agripa October 7, 2026 No Comments

Masindi District is today hosting the Presidential Directive Anti-Corruption Rally to Expose and Eliminate Corruption in Uganda. The engagement led by Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, focuses on…

Hon. Balaam Visits Historic Kamurasi Demonstration School in Masindi, Vows to Restore King’s School to Its Former Glory

Anthony Agripa October 7, 2026 No Comments

MASINDI – Hon. Balaam, has today made a historic visit to Kamurasi Demonstration Primary School, one of Bunyoro’s most iconic model schools named after the great Omukama…

Corruption Queries Dominate as Masindi Induction Enters Day Two – Balaam Orders Probe into Municipal House, Nyangahya Land

Anthony Agripa October 7, 2026 No Comments

MASINDI – Day Two of the Induction of Newly Elected Local Government Leaders in Masindi District is continuing at the district headquarters. The Minister for Local Government,…

State Minister Nameere Tasks Districts to Document Non Functional Agricultural Investments

Uwamaria Joan October 7, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has tasked Local Governments to document all non-functional Government agricultural investments in their respective areas within…

Minister Mugasa Urges Local Leaders to Champion Community Development

Akoragye Winnie Comfort October 7, 2026 No Comments

MASINDI – The State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs, Hon. Mugasa Mary, has urged newly elected Local Government leaders to protect communities from land-related injustices, including land grabbing,…

Luwero: PS Kumumanya Calls for Accountability as Local Government Induction Begins

Uwamaria Joan October 6, 2026 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, has called on newly elected local government leaders to strengthen accountability, fight corruption and ensure public resources…

PS CALLS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS TO UPHOLD ACCOUNTABILITY AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE

Akoragye Winnie Comfort October 6, 2026 No Comments

MASINDI – The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, has called on newly elected Local Government leaders to uphold accountability, integrity and democratic governance as they take…

Hon. Balaam Officially Launches 2026 Induction of Local Government Councils in Masindi, Warns Against Corruption and Illegal Procurement

Anthony Agripa October 6, 2026 No Comments

MASINDI – The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has officially launched the 2026 Induction of Local Government Councils, kicking off the nationwide rollout of…

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The Anti-Corruption Baraza has kicked off in Masindi today.

Anthony Agripa October 7, 2026 No Comments

Masindi District is today hosting the Presidential Directive Anti-Corruption Rally to Expose and Eliminate Corruption in Uganda. The engagement led by Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, focuses on strengthening accountability, enhancing…

Hon. Balaam Visits Historic Kamurasi Demonstration School in Masindi, Vows to Restore King’s School to Its Former Glory

Anthony Agripa October 7, 2026 No Comments

MASINDI – Hon. Balaam, has today made a historic visit to Kamurasi Demonstration Primary School, one of Bunyoro’s most iconic model schools named after the great Omukama Kamurasi of Bunyoro-Kitara…

Corruption Queries Dominate as Masindi Induction Enters Day Two – Balaam Orders Probe into Municipal House, Nyangahya Land

Anthony Agripa October 7, 2026 No Comments

MASINDI – Day Two of the Induction of Newly Elected Local Government Leaders in Masindi District is continuing at the district headquarters. The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam…

State Minister Nameere Tasks Districts to Document Non Functional Agricultural Investments

Uwamaria Joan October 7, 2026 No Comments

Minister Mugasa Urges Local Leaders to Champion Community Development

Akoragye Winnie Comfort October 7, 2026 No Comments

MASINDI – The State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs, Hon. Mugasa Mary, has urged newly elected Local Government leaders to protect communities from land-related injustices, including land grabbing, family land fragmentation…

Luwero: PS Kumumanya Calls for Accountability as Local Government Induction Begins

Uwamaria Joan October 6, 2026 No Comments

PS CALLS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS TO UPHOLD ACCOUNTABILITY AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE

Akoragye Winnie Comfort October 6, 2026 No Comments

MASINDI – The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, has called on newly elected Local Government leaders to uphold accountability, integrity and democratic governance as they take on the responsibility…

Hon. Balaam Officially Launches 2026 Induction of Local Government Councils in Masindi, Warns Against Corruption and Illegal Procurement

Anthony Agripa October 6, 2026 No Comments

MASINDI – The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has officially launched the 2026 Induction of Local Government Councils, kicking off the nationwide rollout of the programme in…